Events

Dallas/Fort Worth Tastings April 2 – 7

Events
Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these DFW area locations for our in-store samplings.   WALNUT HILL @ 75 – 9500 N Central Expy 4/5 – Texas South Wine Wines, Spanish Wine Class 4/6 – Cupcake Wine, Scarpetta Wine, Greenhouse Gin, Independence Beer, MVP Vodka 4/7 – Chareau Liqueur, Moosehead Canadian Beer, Devil’s River Bourbon, Jim Beam Bourbon, Western Son Vodka ADDISON– 15055 Inwood Road 4/5 – Jim Beam Bourbon, Old Forester 4/6 – Jim Beam Bourbon, Malibu Beer... Read More

El Paso Tastings April 2 – 7

Events
Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these El Paso area locations for our in-store samplings.   EL PASO SUPERSTORE -655 Sunland Park 4/6 – Western Son Vodka, Cupcake Wine, Marom Hungarian Merlot 4/7 – Malibu Beer, Virus Vodka EL PASO EAST – 2036 N Zaragoza Road 4/7 – Western Son Vodka, Virus Vodka NORTH MESA – 7933 N Mesa 4/7 – TBA  

Austin Area Tastings April 2 – 7

Events
Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these Austin area locations for our in-store samplings.   BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290 4/4 – Sauvignon Blanc Wine Class: Momo, The Ned, Gryphus, Bliss, Shannon Ridge, Kenefick Ranch 4/5 – Texas South Wind Wines, Beatbox Ready to Drinks, Mestizo Mezcal, Cafecito Liqueur, Olmeca Altos Tequila 4/6 – Moravia Vineyard, Altstadt Beer, Greenhouse Gin, Moosehead Canadian Beer, Cupcake Wine, Nine Banded Whiskey 4/7 – Georgetow... Read More
SXSW Facts

10 Fun Facts about SXSW

Spec’sology Blog, Events
If you love a good celebration like we do here at Spec’s—then you’re no stranger to SXSW Austin! Even if you’ve never attended SXSW yourself, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the cultural phenomenon. Every year, in mid March, SXSW Austin is a showcase of film, music, and interactive media. It captivates local audiences, and brings in thousands of tourists and partygoers, along with pioneers of the tech and entertainment industries. Sure, sure. You’ve heard this all before! But... Read More

Vintage 2015 (Mostly) Cru Classé Bordeaux Tasting

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Events, Wine
Vintage 2015 Mostly Cru Classé Bordeaux Tasting Hosted by Spec’s Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice Spec’s will host over 30 Bordeaux chateau owners, directors, and/or winemakers presenting 62 mostly Cru Classé Bordeaux wines all from the suberb 2015 vintage in a standup- and-walk-around tasting format. This is our seventh time to host such a delegation from Bordeaux and each of the previous events have been smashing successes. The list of well-known... Read More

Happy Bastille Day!

Events, Spec’sology Blog, Wine
Bonne la Fête Nationale! Just like the United States has Independence Day, France has Bastille Day on July 14th. The date marks the beginning of Republican Democracy and the end of the tyrannical rule back in 1790. And to celebrate, we have the Liberation de Paris Wines! Make sure to HOP in to pick up a bottle to celebrate. Liberation de Paris Rosé $9.99 Liberation de Paris Pinot Noir $9.99 Liberation de Paris Bordeaux $11.99 Liberation de Paris Cotes du Rhone $11.99 Liberation de Paris ... Read More

2014 (Mostly) Cru Classé Bordeaux Tasting

Entertain, Events, Spec’sology Blog, Wine
On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, Spec’s will host over 30 Bordeaux Chateau owners, directors, and/or winemakers presenting 59 mostly Cru Classé Bordeaux wines all from the fine 2014 vintage in a standup- and-walk-around tasting format. This is our fifth time to host such a delegation from Bordeaux and each of the previous events have been smashing successes. By appellation, they include … Pomerol: Chx. Clinet, Gazin, Croix St. Georges, and La Pointe (along with 2nd vi... Read More